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Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, toys, video library
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 11284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Cape Charles Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cape Charles Harbor
  • Bay Creek Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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Beachfront - unbeatable location - steps to beach & shops - sunsets from porch!

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 29 reviews
Beachfront - unbeatable location - steps to beach & shops - sunsets from porch!

About the area

Cape Charles

With a stay at this vacation home in Cape Charles (Historic Downtown Cape Charles), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cape Charles Beach and Central Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Cape Charles Harbor and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dog Beach - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 18 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

5 bedrooms, 6 baths, sleeps 11 comfortably
Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt - Season 14, Episode 11
Our newly renovated Victorian house is ideal for large families. Enjoy sitting out on our large front porch having your morning coffee and feel the cool bay breeze. Every bedroom has it's own bathroom. There are 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor that includes: 1 king bed and 3 queen beds. The 3rd floor is an ideal space for kids. There are 3 daybeds with trundles. There is also a kitchenette with a mini fridge and a futon. The house has a living room and a den. Our kitchen is fully equipped to cook meals. There is an outdoor shower and foot wash to make it convenient to wash off after you've come back from the beach. Bikes and beach toys are provided. The house is only 1 block from the beach and is walking distance to main street and the park. Cape Charles is ideal for a family vacation!

If bringing a dog, we require it to be potty trained, crated if left unattended and flea medication applied before arrival. We do charge a $175 non refundable pet fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, a video library, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include toys, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 3,056 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
In the winter, turn heat to 65º F. In the summer, turn air conditioning to 72º F in energy efficient mode and leave the ceiling fans on.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Grand Escape Featured Hgtv's Beachfront Bargain Hunt House
Grand Escape Featured Hgtv's Beachfront Bargain Hunt
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Grand Escape Featured on Hgtv's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
You home was wonderful location was perfectly centered from everything. The pictures of the house do not do it justice, it is a lot bigger. We had a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another terrific stay!

This year was our fifth staying at The Grand Escape. It’s perfect for families and larger groups. Everyone was comfortable and appreciated the roominess and cleanliness of the house. The location can’t be beat, two blocks to the beach and one short block to Mason Avenue! We especially love sitting on the front porch. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this property for our multigenerational family. Close to everything and everyone has the space they need. Property is dog friendly and the cleaning crew isn’t the best at getting up dog hair. We have dogs at home so we can deal with it but anyone who is sensitive to dog hair or dander may want to find a dog free property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for a family getaway

Great renovated home that provided a comfortable landing for our multi-generational post-Christmas family getaway. Rooms are big and provide ample opportunity for people to gather, linger at the dinner table after dinner, or watch a movie together. Bedrooms are all on the second and third level; our adult sons loved taking over the third floor suite. House location is just 1 1/2 blocks off the beach, and Cape Charles has the perfect blend of a well kept small-town beach community that has a blend of old and new; great little downtown with restaurants, brewery and distillery and shops; community has sidewalks and great opportunities to walk in the neighborhood or along the beach. We did a day excursion to Yorktown which was fun. We'd definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Escape

Stay was awesome house was perfect and the host was most helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with a great location

This home is beautiful and very warm and inviting. It’s just 1 short block to town and 2 to the beach, so great location! The property manager was very responsive. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness

August vacay

Great location Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Outdoor shower was great when returning from the beach. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 3 children. Plenty of toys for children. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas etc. 2 minute walk to beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

July family vacation

We've vacationed in Cape Charles several times and find it to be perfect for our two grandchildren (ages 5 and 7). This house is spacious enough for our group and close to both the water and the ice cream store. Grand Escape is a very comfortable house with historic charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannie P.

Great Location

Nice house. Fantastic location - near the beach and the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Perfect Family Getaway

This house worked out perfectly for our extended family. The kids loved the 3rd floor space and bonus playroom area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect as always

We love this house and plan to come back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house!

We loved staying at the Grand Escape! It was perfect for our extended family vacation. The 3rd floor with all the kids beds and hangout space was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nell B.

Liked: Cleanliness

EXCELLENT!!

This is our second time at Grand Escape and we plan to book again. We LOVE everything about this house ... short walk to the beach, short walk to all the shops, 5 blocks to a great playground and park ... this house is in the perfect location! The house itself is everything you could possibly need with a beautiful front porch for rocking and family time. Our whole family LOVES Cape Charles and this house. It is our home away from home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location 2 blocks from the beach. House was perfect for two families. Our kids loved the bunk room and it was great that each bedroom has a bathroom. We also really enjoyed the front porch, which had plenty of seating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Various plumbing issues

A lovely home, clean and appealing, great location; however, every guest had a story to tell about the plumbing in their bathroom. Stoppers that close and won’t reopen, hot water way too hot for safety, dual spigots that don’t allow one to mix cold with hot before the hot hits your left hand (makes washing one’s face very difficult, jiggly faucets and slippery tubs are a partial list. Also, there is no hot tub (as was in the listing). Lastly, my first VRBO experience, and maybe this was just this owner, but check-in at 4pm and out by 10am means paying full price for an 18 hour day. I don’t believe it should take 6 hours to clean even a house this large considering the amount of effort we were asked to put into cleaning up after ourselves. Maybe I don’t understand the other end of the business.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving

The house was spacious and charming, perfect for our large group. Absolutely loved that everyone had their own space, but that the commons areas could accommodate us all for activities. House was stocked with everything we could think to need. Our only issue was temperature, and the inability to control the thermostat. First night we were chilly and second night we were baking, but we got it right by day 3. That was such a minor thing compared to all of the perks of the house. I would 100% book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Festival Friday in Cape Charles

Family (7adults/3 children) visited cape Charles to attend festival Friday and other holiday events!! House was fantastic! Superb location. Walked to festival, restaurants and pubs. 5 bedrooms all with private bathrooms. Great common areas to gather in down stairs. This was our second stay here and have booked another week next summer. Can’t say enough good things about Grand Escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

This was the perfect spot for 5 friends to spend a long weekend. The house had everything we needed and is in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

We’ve stayed as a family of 5 couples for several years now and this home meets all our needs. Everyone has a bedroom with private bath, close to beach, town and restaurants. Owners are very responsive to any questions. Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Escape Cape Charles

We had 7 adults and 3 young children for the stay. The house was perfect and the location was better! 1 Block to a great beach for toddlers and 1 block to restaurants shops etc. Communication and support from property owner was outstanding! Came back from the beach our first day and the outdoor shower was not working properly. Texted owner to make them aware. Within an hour the owner came by and changed the shower heads in both outdoor showers! Did not expect that!! Bottomline on our 4th day there we booked another week for next summer. Entire family voted to stay at Great Excape again. thanks for a wonderful house to have a great vacation in!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it

We’ve been here several times and love it each time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ann g., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday

This property is terrific. It had everything we needed, and the rooms were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

We LOVED the GREAT ESCAPE home. Its so close to the beach, we questioned if we really even needed a golf cart. I almost dont want to tell people how great this house is bc it will get booked before we can decide our week for next year! 4 bedrms+++, all rooms have their own bathroom and AC unit, 3rd level is huge with the biggest bathroom. 3rd level is very nicely air conditioned with plenty of room for lots of kiddos or dog crate! Kitchen is VERY well stocked with everything you need..including a blender and Keurig.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry P.

Excellent property

Only concern was some of the kitchenware in the cabinets were not as clean. Otherwise great place to stay and this was our second time in that house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023